THE JEWISH HISTORY OBSERVER 3 and 4
By Steve Sheinkin

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Jewish history for teens as they’ve never experienced it before.   The next two full-color, 16-page booklets in the Jewish History Observer series examine the triumph and turmoil of the Middle Ages (volume 3) and the Enlightenment period (volume 4). With teen-friendly narrative, thought-provoking questions, accessible translations of primary source material, and dozens of illustrations, maps, and timelines, The Jewish History Observer will challenge your students to think critically about the driving forces of historical figures and events. SPECIAL FEATURES: Informal, teen-friendly narrative, combined with clear, accessible translations of primary source material, promotes lively "read-aloud" classroom experiences. Dozens of illustrations, maps, and timelines provide a compelling presentation of historical events from 400-1900 CE. Newspaper-style articles "report" Jewish history as it happens, bringing Jewish history to life for your students. "This Just In": Hasidism? "Not So Fast," Says Vilna Gaon "Real Estate": Had enough of the Old World? Have we got a country for you–conveniently located just across the Atlantic! "Sports": Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative Teams Help Form Jewish League "You’re the Reporter": Write your own article about a time in your life when you were torn between what you believed and what you observed. Jewish History Observer 3: The Challenge of Living in Two Worlds Contents include: Struggles and achievements of Jewish communities in Christian and Muslim worlds The Crusades and European anti-Semitism Transformative Jewish thinkers, including Maimonides and Rashi Set of 5 booklets $12.95 (742) Jewish History Observer 4: The Challenge of Adversity Contents include: Jewish survival in the face of expulsions and inquisitions Hasidism and the Jewish Enlightenment Development of Kabbalah, Yiddish, and Reform Judaism Set of 5 booklets $12.95 (743) Buy both sets for just $20 (regularly $25.90) $20.00 (JHO4Q) If you do not wish to order this title online, or you need more information call: 800-221-2755 or fax: 973-379-7280

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